My fountain pen collection from a beginner + how I got started | Pilot, Sailor, Kaweco, Lamy

[@kayeurbano3309]

I just want to say I really value your “extra long video” and I’m glad you kept at the same pace and detail throughout because it’s such valuable information near the end with your pilot capless pens. I was thinking that one day I’d invest in a pilot VP F because I’m a lefty and scratchy is a no-go situation. But your experience with their line width thickening due to being a gold nib is a game changer.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you so much for your feedback! I appreciate you! 🥰 Yes, I think if you are not into the scratchy feeling, then an F is a good call! The M is very nice for bolder lines, but it felt like a pretty big jump from the F. If you end up getting one, I hope you it meets your hopes and expectations! ✒️💓

[@animula6908]

If you polish metal pens instead of letting them patina, they have natural antimicrobial properties. Just a fun fact I like to share because Covid scarred me 😂

[@LittleCocoStudio]

😳 I did not know that! Thanks for sharing. I’ve been tempted to polish it because loved the shiny brass as much as the patina!

[@twiggly2193]

I love grabbing a cozy drink and doing my journaling with your videos on a regular basis! It’s changed my routine and has helped me so much. It’s like therapy without the pressure, and it’s helped focus my self reflection and intentions in my journal. The topics and your thoughts are so relatable and eye-opening, it makes me cry in a good way :’) . I even love any stationery reviews like this because your voice and demeanor is so soothing and centering, it’s like listening to my good friend talk about our shared interests. My self care has leveled up because of you. Thank you, I appreciate your work!

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you so much for your comment. You’re going to make me cry in a good way! 🥹 I am so happy to hear that you’ve been able to level up your self-care, and that we have some shared interests! Let me know if you have any suggestions on future topics you’d be interested in me covering. I appreciate you so much! Happy journaling. 🥰💓☕️🍵📓

[@dailycharmaddict]

Oh my gosh, it is hilarious just HOW MUCH you sound like I do! Our pen journeys are parallel and this could be my video (with a few different brands thrown in). The impulsiveness, the need for “yet another pen”, the joy, the hobbies, the love of Wonder Pens. Anyway, hi, my name is Angie and I (too) am a fountain pen addict (and am Canadian). Nice to meet you! And now I want your leather pen wallet! It looks so soft! We will have to meet up at the pen shop sometime! We can inspire each other…to resist OR indulge! 😏😉

[@dailycharmaddict]

Oh, and vintage pens from parents! Same thing; gold nib Cross and Parkers in my case!

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Hi, Angie! It’s so nice to meet you! Yes, once I recover from my holiday shopping (and their latest Wonder Pens x TSL leather portfolio product drop 🫣🫢😅😆), it would be fun to meet there! I’m always looking for a reason to go. ☺️ Another favourite store of mine in Toronto is Paper Plus Cloth!

[@Lovecharmaine]

I sooooo commend your self control! I feel like it’s taken me almost two years now to have control. I love your collection and how thoughtful you are with each pen.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you so much! I have seen your collection, and it is so fabulous!! 🥹 I *adore* your gold trim Decimo, and I looooove all of your pink pens! 😍💗

[@andyc3943]

You have a parker 45 and a Shaffer pen from your parents, very popular here in the uk 1980s. Lovely collection of pens, thankyou for sharing.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you for watching! I’ve been enjoying the Parker 45 a lot! I haven’t tried the Schaffer pen, yet, but I’m excited to! 🖋️

[@neogekko3212]

@@LittleCocoStudio Just watched your video. I got my Parker 45 as a present from my sister back in 1978. Changed the Nib to XF with my brother. Used it until my final Degree in 1991. I still keeping it. It still can write well but not as smooth as my current favourite pen which is Sheaffer Targa with F Nib, which I start using during my working time.

[@dinorahfeliciano5200]

I love your pen collection! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on each of your pens. It is so helpful to those of us just starting to purchase fountain pens. 💕

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you so much! I’m happy to hear that you found this helpful. It can get overwhelming quickly, so I relied on going into store to talk to someone. It’s not always an option to see things in person, though, and it also means you’re limited to what they have in stock. If you have any questions about the pens I shared, let me know. I’m not an expert, but I’m happy to share my experience! ☺️

[@FromAllAround]

Really looking forward to hearing your thoughts on impulse control shopping in regards to hyper fixations ♥️

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you so much! 💗 I look forward to putting it together as well; it’ll be a good push to consolidate my thoughts on what’s working (and not working) to manage my impulsive shopping behaviour 😅

[@mrdarryl2row]

You have the best lighting... among other things 😊. A pleasure to watch!

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@lizcolton9936]

Excellen collection! I am also a Pilot & Sailor pen fan and have pretty much stayed with those two brands as well. The feedback that the Sailor nibs have is really nice. Enjoy that fabulous pen collection you have!

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you for your kind words! I agree that the feedback from the Sailor nibs is so nice. Given how obsessed I was with the smooth Pilot feel, I didn’t think I’d like Sailor at first. But then I tried out a few tester pens at Wonder Pens, and it was love at first write. 😅✍️

[@chrithtinaa]

Very new to the hobby and very much in my experimental era. Pilot metro was my 2nd and most recent purchase. The way I brandished it at the TV and said, “oh I have that one!” 💀Thank you for sharing your journey and giving such a valuable framework on how I can navigate it too! 💛

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you for the kind words, and welcome to the hobby! 🖋️ The Pilot metro is such a great pen!

[@mids_mids]

Thank you so much for this video. I do the same as you, and I just realized that I should take my decisions about buying a new pen a little more calmly. ❤

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! I'm glad to hear it has encouraged you to approach your new pen decisions more calmly 🥰

[@cometdarsh4963]

I am also keen on pen collecting and have just started collecting last month, and I have two fountain pens. One is a $50 pen from Parker, another is a Lamy safari fountain pen special edition (light rose). Both I ordered from Amazon. I plan to collect atleast 24 pens over the years.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

It sounds like your collection is off to a great start! Between the Parker and Lamy Safari, which pen do you prefer to write with and why? And what pen or pens are you considering next?

[@Argozene]

The Sheaffer is an Imperial! They come in two types of filling systems: a cartridge converter that accepts Sheaffer proprietary carts/cons, and a touchdown system that will likely require a new latex sac and o ring at the top of the barrel - both are likely to have degraded over time. You can check which system it is by checking for the seam of the blind cap at the back of the barrel: the touchdown unscrews so you can pull and push the pneumatic tube inside, while the c/c version just unscrews at the grip section. The inlaid nibs on these pens, both steel and gold, are amazing writers, wet and buttery smooth. Hope you enjoy your Imperial!

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you so much! I’m going to use your advice and see if I can properly dismantle it. I would love to try inking it up and writing with it! 😍

[@ReverieOfThorns]

I love your more thoughtful approach, it's very nice and an approach I wish I could adopt as I most likely have ADHD lol myself and I've got some impulse control problems as you do, especially with hobbies. My Pilot Fermo (part of the Vanishing Point/Capless series) is my all time favorite pen. I bought it earlier this year at the end of spring as an early birthday gift. I got it from Japan, so I thought it was going to take much longer to arrive than it did, but I have no regrets in buying it. I'm thinking of getting a decimo as well since the Fermo has a twist instead of a click mechanism and a click would be more convenient for me, I think. I bought my Fermo in a fine, but I think I want to try an extra fine or a medium next time and have plans to buy a stub nib unit for my Fermo as I have never tried a stub before. My collection looks so chaotic in comparison to yours lol. I definitely was out of control for a good while before I calmed down (mostly because I just started hyper focusing on another hobby) and I have over 20 pens, five of which I never use anymore. I really need to start using some of my other pens again, but I've got a few I'm not a fan of the nibs on anymore so I'm not sure what to do there yet as you can't buy replacement nibs for them, so I either have to just get a whole new pen, find someone to grod the nib for me, or do it myself (which is very nerve wracking!!)

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you for your kind words! Managing impulses is a lifelong process (at least it is for me), and I'll be honest and share that my collection has changed a bit since I posted this video! Having multiple hobbies helps to keep the desire to add to the collection for sure. I would love to try a Pilot Fermo someday! They look so pretty! I haven't tried a stub nib before, but I have a medium VP nib and it's fantastic! I have a love-hate relationship with the extra-fine because I love how thin the line is, but I dislike how scratchy it feels to write with. I'm also at the point where some of my pens need some serious help. I missed the chance at getting a nibmeister to look at it during Scriptus, so I'm currently waffling between sending it out to someone or attempting to fix it myself (the latter scares me, especially b/c the pen that's been giving me the most trouble lately is my beloved Vanishing Point!).

[@annettefertitta6868]

Excellent video. I do not have any pilot vanishing point or Sailor pens (sp?). But I totally understand the journey, I moved away from fountain pens because of the leaking… maybe in the future

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you! The leaking can be frustrating! Even with my Decimo, I somehow got ink in the part where the top and bottom of the pen twist together and I ended up with big ink stains on my hands. 🫠 Thankfully, that only happened once. There are a few different capless pen brands out there too, so you have options if you decided that you wanted to try one in the future. ☺️

[@putocuchinta]

Also you can get a nib unit for the vanishing point. They sell the non-gold ones (I think they are an alloy) that come in F and feel like a true Pilot F! They are still pretty smooth.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you - that’s a good tip! I’ll look into those non-gold nibs. 🤔 I am such a fan of the Pilot writing experience! 🥹

[@arialdejeune5354]

Thanks for your video. It's so interesting how much variety there is in fountains pens and their users. Non FP people wonder what’s all the fuss about I'm sure. I have that Sheaffer pen that your Dad gave you - the black one with the gold V. The old style converter in mine has worked perfectly for decades and still does. And my interest is all about coloured inks and coordinated pens. So my favourites are medium and bold nibs so that the ink colours can be enjoyed and really broad nibs for headings. Fine and EF don't make me happy at all. But luckily there is something for everyone out there. X

[@LittleCocoStudio]

I agree with your statement about non FP enthusiasts not understanding what all the fuss is about. Even my parents were surprised at how excited I was when they showed me their old pens. To them, they were simply writing instruments, and they have long since switched to ballpoint and gel pens. I do love how medium and bold nibs feel to write with and how they show off ink properties!

[@bestlaidplans2024]

I also have impulse control and I wonder if owning one or more of those pen rolls, with the multiple pockets, also triggers some kind of need to fill the pockets

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Ah, that’s a good point! I find my pen wallet is kind of nice only having so many pen slots. It helped that I wanted all of my favourite pens with me at all times 🤣, so in a way, I’ve been motivated to keep the collection smaller.

[@shalindrome]

Thank you so much for sharing your fountain pen journey, as a person who is also has problems with impulsiveness and obsessive behaviour when it comes to hobbies this video really speaks to me. My obsession with fountain pens been dormant for months and now comes back in full swing 😢 which is a bit horrifying. I need to curb and rethink my purpose in collecting, so thank you for helping me making sense of it.🙏

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you for taking the time to comment! 🥰 I’m so glad you find this video helpful. 💗 I hope as you revisit your fountain pen, you are able to enjoy it in a way brings you joy. 🖋️

[@lizpilgrim1]

I enjoyed your video. I started with an inexpensive Sheaffer I bought over 30 years ago that still writes great. I bought a $30.00 Sheaffer pen and a Sheaffer calligraphy kit shortly thereafter that I have only recently used for the first time. In 2015, I was walking in Toronto when I saw the Wonder Pen shop and went inside. Liz sold me my first Jinhao (no # metal pen with fake diamond in the clip) and two bottles of J. Herbin ink (Rose Cyclamen and Blue Pervenche). In the last year, I have purchased 5 Jinhao pens, a Hero pen, a Cobee wood pen, a Stongeo pen and 7 Lamy Safari-esque Chinese knock-off pens, a Wordsworth and Black pen, and a Pilot Kakuno from Amazon. I just purchased 3 Platinum Preppies from Blesket in Brampton and Phidon in Cambridge. The Wordsworth and Black is the most expensive at $40.00. So most of my pens are cheap but so far they all seem to work okay. So 24 pens but I don't have ADHD. The Chinese knock offs were so inexpensive I thought I'd just give them a try. The Hero I paid $1.59 for and I love the way it writes! The Preppies I bought o-rings and silicon grease for so I can use as eyedropper pens. My Jinhao 9019 has a large converter which I love! I don't need anymore pens but I will buy a TWISBI Go. When I can get to the city I will try some of the more expensive pens in the shops before buying. I plan to use my Lamy knockoffs for drawing with bright colours. So I am trying to determine what I like in a fountain pen before buying more expensive pens.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

It sounds like you have a wonderful collection! I totally get the appeal of starting with more affordable pens to get a sense of what you like before investing in more expensive ones. I think I got lucky with discovering Pilot early on, so I decided to cut myself off before I fell in love with more pen brands. I’ve heard such great things about Jinhao pens. if I had known about them during my research phase, I might have picked up a pen or two to experiment with! It’s so hard to know what you’ll like without trying a bunch of options first!

[@lizpilgrim1]

I love my Jinhao 9019 because it has a big converter. I write 3 pages in my journal daily and I only need to refill the 9019 once a week. I write with it unposted because it's a big pen. Posted it is back-weighted. I have small hands. I am pleased with all my Jinhao pens. I have found them great value for the price. I find it interesting that many collectors who post video on KZbin have lots of Kaweco pens. I plan to try the brass Kaweco at a pen shop sometime.

[@t0nyxgq]

Jinhao 9016 is one of my faves. I returned the 9019 because it was too thick for me. Asvine V126 is amazing at $30. Smoother than Jinhao, closer to Pilot. Vacuum fill but it’s 8g heavier than the Jinhao unposted.

[@lizpilgrim1]

@@t0nyxgq I don't have a 9016 but do love my 9019. I have added the Majohn Q1 Eyedropper pen to my collection but I haven't used it yet. Good to know about the Asvine V126. Thanks!

[@putocuchinta]

It’s funny, I’m also a person who keeps buying kaweco sports because of the looks and aesthetics and not so much for the way they write (they’re okay, but not my favorite writers). I like this video, it was very insightful and I love listening to people’s collection journeys and how preferences can change over time.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who falls for the looks, despite not being in love with the writing experience. They always come out with the cutest colours and designs!! Thank you so much for the kind words - I love listening to other people’s evolving pen thoughts, too! 🥰

[@craigholmes9396]

You have some very nice ideas in your weekly sections. I like most of them. The memories with pics probably does take the most time. I wonder if you retained more memory of these events over the long haul, just because you have pics and descriptions written down at the time. They are like snapshots of your life, which I find very appealing. I also have a Cousin and now in August, I have not used that section at all. I think I will try some of your ideas and see if I like using it. I do not really need a weekly section, but find that the Daily works well enough for my appointments, To-Dos, etc. I only use one planner for my personal life, which I use for everything, including journaling. I want to switch to an Original, but worry that the downsize may not leave me enough room for everything. Yet, the Cousin seems too big. I have the Goldilocks syndrome :)

[@LittleCocoStudio]

I think you may be right about the photos being helpful for retaining memory. For me to be consistent with photo memory keeping, I’d have to find a more efficient way to curate and print my photos, I think. I could see myself keeping up with deceiving a photo in writing, but falling behind if I’m waiting for photos to do my memory keeping. Minor issues, really. And considering this is a hobby, it’s a fun challenge! If you do try some of the idea for your weeklies, I’d love to hear your thoughts on what worked well / less well for you! I can relate to your sentiment of the Cousin feeling like too much space sometimes and the A6 being too small. And the Goldilocks dilemma. 😅 Ironically, if I tried to combine my personal journaling and work, I think I’d need something even bigger, like a B5. I was tempted by the Sterling Ink B5, but then I thought about having that open on my desk during the work day, and I think it might feel overwhelming.

[@davidparrishproductions5082]

I really like your taste and thoughtfulness. I’m glad I subscribed!

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you for your kind words! I’m glad you’re here! 😊

[@FrenchyInFocus]

This is my first time seeing your channel and had to sub instantly! I'm so happy to see you posted your collection too! Your pens are so beautiful!!!! I love how carefully you curated your collection and I enjoyed hearing your pen journey and thought process of each pen. I'm so grateful you touched on ADHD and the impulse control of collecting, both I know all too well! I think that's why I am so cautious with this hobby. I did slip a bit, but thankfully stopped myself when I realized I collected way too many Kawecos - I'm also happy it was with Kawecos not gold nibs 😂 Thank you so much for sharing your lovely collection, I'm definitely looking forward to part 2🤍

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! I felt similarly when I came across your channel - it was an instant subscribe for me. 💓 I'm a big fan of your style and videos! 🥹 What is it about the Kawecos!? The Art sport versions that came out recently are so cute, too! Despite the temptation, it sounds like you've been doing great at thoughtfully curating your gorgeous collection. Thanks again for subscribing; I appreciate you! 🥰

[@disisd]

Love your pilot vanishing points. I agree with you. I don’t want to try other brands bec I now have sailors, pilots and one platinum. I did start with Kaweco and Lamys but they are mostly for shimmering inks now. If I venture out beyond the top 3 Japanese brands - I’ll be in big trouble wanting to collect them all. Avoiding Benu, esterbrook, Leonardo, pelikan etc bec I also have impulse Control.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you!! I love them so much as well, although I’m realizing that I prefer the VP pen body over the decimo for comfort. After watching all of the 8penquestions videos, I did start to think maybe I had kept things too rigid about not trying other brands. I had mostly pretended platinum didn’t exist, but now I’m curious. 😂 And I still went to try the Esterbrook and Benu pens. Sigh. As you said, I’m going to want to try them all, so I think it’s better for me to hold off until I feel I can explore responsibly! 😅

[@thomasmorrison675]

I love fountain pens and use one of mine everyday, 7 days a week but I don't want more than 5 or 6. Yes, some are much nicer than others but they all do the same thing, put ink on paper. I am very satisfied with the ones I have, the only thing I am holding out for is a Montblanc 149, after that I will be completely happy with what I have.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

I can relate to not wanting too many pens at once! My collection has grown a tiny bit since this last video, but I'm still trying to be mindful about what I add to it (and that also means carefully considering what I might pass along). What is your most used pen right now? The Montblanc 149 is a gorgeous pen! I hope you're able to addd it to your collection when the timing is right. :)

[@knowmatter]

If I lived in physical proximity to wonderpens, I would have a bigger impulse problem than I do with them currently! I have the VP in fine, pilot Falcon in medium, and more than one platinum 3776. The Platinums have a very similar feel on paper and in hand as the VP. The falcon is wonderful but it is so wet I am still struggling to find the right ink for it. I think it would be better in a fine nib. Thanks for sharing your collection!

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Being in the same city as Wonder Pens is a real problem for me. 😂 I have heard great things about Platinum, and that is one of the brands I wanted to try… but I’m staying away bc I can’t afford to fall in love with another brand. 😅 I hope you’re able to find your ideal ink and nib combo for your falcon! Yoseka recommended Kyo no Oto or Kyo-Iro to me when I asked them for dry ink recommendations to “tame” my fine nib, in case you’re interested in trying them! Thank you so much for watching! I appreciate you! 🥰💗

[@nope8535]

You can lighten the color of some leather products with some leather cleaners. Saddle soap is my go to, but no guarantees that it will work. Would test a small spot before using on the whole item.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Oh wow! I hadn’t heard of saddle soap before - thank you for the tip! I’ll have to look into that. I have Renapur for my TN covers, but noticed it darkened the leather quite a bit, so I’ve been nervous to use it on my TSL light brown products.

[@thecandidframe]

Thank you for mentioning your ADHD. I'm new to this hobby and was becoming a bit obsessive about it. I needed to hear that. Thanks.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you for stopping by! I’m so glad you found it helpful as you explore this new hobby! Appreciate you! 🖋️

[@awesomebeautiful8782]

I am with you on the pilot nibs. The decimo is definitely my favorite I have small hands and they are kind of weak; the vanishing point is just a little too heavy for me. I have the same color you do, plus a bright pink with gold trim Special Edition from a Japanese stationery store. I will probably sell the pink one because it feels excessive. I have the same problem you do with impulse buys. If you were ever looking for another budget pen, the pilot Kakuno is a very nice pen with a large ink capacity. It fits the con 70 converter.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

A bright pink decimo with gold trim sounds so pretty!! 😍 I think I am boring, because I keep returning to my black VP. While it is heavier than the decimo, I find the clip doesn’t bother me with the way I grip my pen. For the decimo, the clip tends to irritate me more for longer note taking sessions, so I’m not reaching for it as much. :( I love the EF nib, though. I think I prefer it to my Sailor PGS EF. I don’t have much experience selling pens, but I might try to sell my Decimo. I might buy a spare EF nib unit, or maybe try a different pen all together, like the Kakuno you suggested!

[@awesomebeautiful8782]

The extra nib units make the decimo and vanishing point real value buys. I wish more pens came with swappable nibs. I just listed my rose decimo on Reddit. I don't mind brightly colored pens, but I like them to all be one color. I am not a big fan of the super flashy mottled pens.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

@@awesomebeautiful8782 yes! I love that the nib units are swappable. I’m considering doing the same with mine. Part of me is having trouble letting go, but I also know that I have a lot of other pens that I prefer to write with! I also prefer pens to be all one colour with gold trim. ☺️

[@princessbernadettemanlapaz3768]

Hi I just found your channel today. To be honest, I got my own impulses of buying a fountain pen. I had a Lamy Safari, Pilot Metropolitan, Parker 45. I am thinking of buying Pilot VP.... But it already broke my bank just of impulse issues due to my ADHD.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment! 💗 It sounds like you have already acquired a lot of amazing pens! I can understand the strain on the bank account when it comes to impulsive spending! You aren't alone! 😞 I had to cut myself off for the rest of last year because I acquired quite a few pricey pens in a relatively short time-period. It was difficult at first, but it did help me resist quite a few pens that I had in my shopping carts.

[@fannyku614]

Interesting hobby you have. I used one fountain pen all the time during my school days until it broke or got lost!

[@LittleCocoStudio]

That is a very practical approach to using fountain pens! Much nicer than the disposable ones I grew up with. I do like using different colour pens while studying, so that is the main reason why I liked having a few extra (although, I admit that I don’t necessarily need as many pens as I currently have 😅)

[@highnoon9333]

I *love* Pilot's nibs. I've not used all of them but the ones I have used are so, so smooth. That being said, I found my Vanishing Point M nib did feel a little broad, especially compared to my Pilot Prera (steel) M nib.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

I agree - I find my VP nibs are all slightly more broad than their steel nib counterparts. I love my M nib for variety, but I think the F continues to be my favourite writing experience, even though I prefer the thinner line of the EF. I wonder if getting the EF nib customized to feel as bouncy as the F nib, while maintaining the line width is possible. I’ve never gotten a nib customized before!

[@highnoon9333]

@@LittleCocoStudio I haven’t either! I was into pens for a long time years ago, but I got out of the hobby. Within the past two weeks I have been getting back in. I pulled out a bunch of my old pens and the nib on my VP (actually it’s a decimo) must’ve gotten bent out of alignment because it was ridiculously scratchy. I was too afraid to try to fix it myself and there aren’t any nibmeisters near me so I just sold the pen 😫. I’d like to get one customized at some point but I don’t need to spend even **more** money haha!

[@sandrapawula4109]

I love Pilot nibs too! Thanks for sharing your collection.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you for taking the time to comment! I really do love Pilot nibs. 🥹

[@yureliplans]

You have such a lovely collection! I have two pen bodies that I adore… but the nibs aren’t my favorite and I feel like if I just switch out the nibs I’d be content. I do still get tempted by other pens tho 😅

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you!! 🥹 I am feeling a little unsure about a few of my nibs as well (mostly my kawecos), but I’m hesitant to get a new nib. I’ve heard they can be a bit hit or miss, but I don’t have enough experience to know what’s “good” and what isn’t.

[@animula6908]

We have all been there, and thought some pen was going to be way more life changing than it was. The bright side is that there are also times when we find cheap pens that turn out to be way more life changing than we ever expected. The Kaco edge was like that for me, and after my own adhd impulse buys I’ve vowed not to spend over $40 on a pen. If you have adhd then idk how you are confident enough to keep buying these expensive ones because WE LOSE STUFF all the time 😂. Happy for you that you can keep up with stuff, just admitting that I can’t. If you have a secret please share.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

That’s a great point! I agree that I can be surprised by how much a small thing can feel life changing. To your question about losing things…. I struggle with losing / forgetting stuff all the time. 😩 My approach now is to limit the amount of things I gave to keep track of (not that I’m always successful!). I have one purse, one winter jacket, one pencil case, etc. And for things I really cherish, like my expensive pens, I keep them close by (I have been known to bring my pen wallet to the grocery store 🫣🤣). It doesn’t always work and I still lose things, but having an awareness of my limitations and adapting my environment to set myself up for success have helped.

[@StampedAF]

Love this so much with your explanations and intentions! I just watched Danielle's video with that gifted pen :)

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Oh yay! Thanks for taking the time to comment! I appreciate you! 🥰 I watched her review video of the pen and was thrilled to see her put it to good use. And I loved her review (and all of her ink exploration videos - they’re so fun to watch!). 🥰

[@StampedAF]

@@LittleCocoStudio she led me to you 🥰

[@christadicken296]

I started with Pilot Metropolitans and always got an ink bath writing with them, too. I chalked it up to newbie user error because I've not had that problem with other pens, but now you have me wondering if it's actually the pens.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Ink bath 😂 that’s such a great way to word it. I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one who struggled with this. I tried using the converter that came with the pen to fill directly from the nib, and with a syringe - in both cases - ink bath! What else have you used since the metropolitan?

[@christadicken296]

I mostly use inexpensive Jinhaos and Hongdians these days, but I do have one "fancy" Benu Euphoria.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

@@christadicken296 😍 I confess, I had the Earl Grey Benu in my cart and really had to work hard at talking myself out of buying it. It’s sooo pretty. That, and the Estie Tortoise have been so tempting to me. 🥲

[@Pym1975]

I don’t know if you have discovered the name of the silver capped pen you need repaired, it is a Parker fountain the arrow on the clip is signature of parker pens

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you!! I have managed to get the Parker to work, but have yet to figure out how to clean the Schaffer. The cartridge doesn’t seem to want to come out, so I’ll have to see if I can find some cleaning tutorials.

[@awesomebeautiful8782]

​@@LittleCocoStudioI have an old Schaefer that a very dear friend gave to me. She wrote her PhD thesis by hand using it so it's special to me. I soaked it in water to get the cartridge to loosen up. It had dried onto the stem that attaches to the nib unit. Hope that helps.

[@tyronegonsalves9878]

Did you ever consider trying the MUJI fountain pen? You probably won't be into the look, aluminum body, but a lot of people like the nib and how it writes.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

I didn’t know MUJI had a fountain pen until very recently! I love MUJI products (and notebooks!) in general, but I don’t visit their stores often, so my discovery of their products isn’t great. If I had known back then, that probably would have been my first pen! 😍

[@jaleesapique]

Such a beautiful collection 😍. I especially fell in love with the brown Pro Gear. Do you have ink suggestions to pair with that pen?

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you so much!! 💗 Ooh, that is a great question! What type of colours do you like to write with? In general, I am big fan of brown and olive green inks, so a few of my favourite inks that I’ve used in the brown PGS so far are Sailor Shikiori Rikyucha, Wonder Pens x Dominant Industry’s Tuna and Olives, and Birmingham Pen Co’s weeping willow and rotted cork!

[@jaleesapique]

@LittleCocoStudio I love to write with browns, peaches, and dusty mauve. I haven't found a green yet that I've fallen in love with, but your suggestions are all amazing. I've fallen in love. Now I don't know which one I want to purchase first 😍. Thank you so much for putting them on my radar ❤️

[@LittleCocoStudio]

@@jaleesapique I love dusty pinks as well, but have yet to find one. Do you have any suggestions of inks that work well in EF nibs? ☺️ I regret buying a bottle of Lady Rose by Ferris Wheel Press before trying a sample of it. I thought it would pair beautifully with my brown Sailor PGS, but it was very dry and almost illegible on paper because it was so light. I thought a finer nib would concentrate the ink and make it darker on the page - I was wrong!Now I am very weary of buying full bottles until I’ve tried a sample, although I recognize that’s not always possible with some ink brands! Anyway, I’ve been very happy with the inks I mentioned above in the pen, so there’s that! Happy ink exploring!

[@jaleesapique]

@@LittleCocoStudio That's so unfortunate. I was eyeing a bottle of FWP Lady Rose yesterday. My favourite ‘’pink’’ of all times has to be TACCIA Ukiyo-e Utamaro ume murasaki. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to use it with my EF nibs. My favourite inks to use in my EF pens are Pilot and Schneider inks. Sadly I’m not a fan of the Schneider rose pink color tho, but I like Cognac and Apricot quite a bit. Teranishi Opera Rose and Diamine Cashmere Rose are also gorgeous pinks.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

@@jaleesapique where are you located? Maybe we could try a trade if you’d like me to send you a sample of Lady Rose? :) I have a sample of Teranishi Opera Rose on the way, and I’m so excited to try it! I also want to try Cashmere Rose eventually!

[@mrdarryl2row]

Love the way my VP writes but i have issues with the clip. Great pen. Pilots are the best!

[@LittleCocoStudio]

I went back and forth with the clip myself. In the store, it felt fine while I tested it. When using it for long form writing at home, it started to bother me during longer meetings. Now I’m back to being ok with the clip with the VP, but not the Decimo. 😂 Pilots really are the best! 🥹 What are some of your favourite pens?

[@user-gl5ld9vm7i]

I really enjoy your channel. You great taste. I also love the Pilot Vanishing Point line

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! The Vanishing Point really is a great line! 🥹

[@Heidejournal]

Your self control is admirable, I wish I could say the same of mine. ;) I got the blue Decimo as well with an EF nib and it was too fine for my taste. It now has a medium nib in it that I enjoy much more. I only have one Sailor with a fine nib, the other ones are at least MF if not M or B. :) Thanks for sharing !

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you for your kind words! If you saw the aftermath of some of my previous hobbies, you might think differently about my self-control. 😂 I’d love to try a Sailor MF, M or B some day. I mean, only if I were comfortable with the fact that I might fall in love and want to buy one if I did. I know it’s possible to get nibs customized, but I haven’t looked into whether it’s possible to swap nibs in Sailors like you can with the VP. I imagine it’s not that easy to do, but that would be ideal option to limit the number of pens I’d have to buy to try different Sailor nibs. 😅

[@XtianApi]

I can't find that superior labor pen wallet. Your parents gave you a parker 51! That's amazing. That's the most famous pen of all time! One of the best pens ever made. I'm a fountain pen guy, but for my hobonichi I got a .28mm uni. It's insanely fine, like one of my tech pens. I love safaris. Daily driver is a pelikan m800, but still love safaris and use them. I use platinum carbon black in my pelikan. It's just fine. Even chou kuro which is much blacker Pilot custom heritage 912 is my favorite pen of all time. 12 or 15 nibs available. Very affordable straight from japan on ebay. Pelikan m800 shares that title, so favorites.

[@highnoon9333]

I don't believe that's a 51. I am 90% sure it's a 45.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

The pen wallet is hard to find. 😭 I would suggest trying to find it second hand. If you’re on FB, the TSL BST sometimes has listings. Otherwise, you can sign up for a notification email when it comes back in stock at Wonder Pens! After I made my video, I decided to ink up my Safari for the first time in a while, and I’ve been enjoying it, again! I still prefer my Pilot and Sailor pens, but I think I may have been a bit too harsh on my Safari. It don’t like that it gets dirty so easily bc it’s a light coloured pen.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

I took a closer look at the one and you’re right - it says 45 on the cap! I’m excited to see if I can write with it. 🤩

[@highnoon9333]

@@LittleCocoStudio I had a 45 years ago and loved it! Hope you're able to get it to work and you enjoy it!

[@Terrible_Hime]

this was a really informative video and I really appreciate you making it because I'm thinking about getting a nice fountain pen next time I'm in Japan. I'm looking forward to your next fountain pen video. right now I only have some inexpensive fountain pens from Amazon (which I don't hate), the Pilot Kakuno (which I have found to be very frustrating to use and prone to clogging), and a Lamy Safari with the medium nib that writes too thick for my everyday needs.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Ohhh, Japan would be a dream place to pick up a new pen! We are planning a trip there very soon. It has been on my bucket list for years (it was finally going to happen in 2020 lol). I see the appeal of broader nice from an ink exploration (or dates/titles, like you used yours for 😊) perspective, but it wouldn’t be an every day pen for me, either. My messy writing becomes indecipherable if I’m taking notes with a medium nib, so I either have to write very slowly or use a finer nib.

[@Terrible_Hime]

@@LittleCocoStudio I'm so excited for you to go to Japan. I always tell myself I won't go crazy buying stationary but I always come back with so much stuff lol. Hopefully I can find a shop where I can test pens out. the pilot vanishing point seems like one I would like (capless is so convenient like you mentioned) but I'm not sure if I'll like the regular or decimo more.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

@@Terrible_Hime tbh, I’m a little worried about how much I’ll be tempted to buy while I’m there. I’m going to have to set some strong ground rules and a budget for myself… 😬 If you have any stationery and/or food recommendations, let me know! 😁 We are in the very, very early stages of planning!

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Also! I read that holding my Pilot metropolitan with the cap on was a decent comparison for how it might feel to hold the VP. I tried that out, initially, before I made the trip to the store (I knew if I made the effort to go to the store in person, it was very likely I’d buy the pen unless I hated it lol). I would say holding a pilot metro with the cap on somewhat satisfied my curiosity until I was able to test a VP in person. Maybe another pen in your collection could work as a temporary test?

[@Terrible_Hime]

@@LittleCocoStudio maybe! more research needs to be done on my part but I'm not going to JP until May, so plenty of time.

[@playthinksfuncreations1777]

I love shopping at wonder pen… I just love that cute shop so much!.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

It’s such a fun store to visit, especially because the staff are so friendly and knowledgeable! Paper Plus Cloth is another favourite of mine. 🥲

[@impish22]

great collection, thanks for posting

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@Letstalkaboutit61]

Very nice collection.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you! ☺️

[@jeanparker3622]

Where did you get the zipper pen pouch?

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Hello! I got it from Wonder Pens, a stationery and pen store in Toronto, Canada. :) It’s a collaboration they did with The Superior Labor and it’s called the Pen and Wallet Case. ☺️

[@mellodi]

I love your collection! No we need a video on your fountain pen inks!

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Ooh, that’s a great idea! Although, I have many more ink bottles than I do pens. 🫣 I’m probably still in my experimentation phase 😅😍

[@mellodi]

@@LittleCocoStudio I would say that's the way it should be. I definitely prefer spending money on ink. And I don't suppose we ever run out of inks to try. Although with a lot of colors similar to what I already have I am a lot less tempted to buy the next new super ink 😄

[@LittleCocoStudio]

@@mellodi It’s much harder for me to be responsible with inks! 🤭😅 I prefer starting with ink samples, but I find ink samples (vs full bottles) harder to buy in Canada. Certain retailers carry certain brands, and not all of them offer ink samples. Understandably, there are a lot of ink brands out there, and it would be hard for one retailer to carry them all!

[@mellodi]

@@LittleCocoStudio I have the same problem in Poland. There is one store in my country and one in Germany that offers samples. The German one has bigger shipping costs so I don't use it often. I also enjoy the smaller bottles e.g. Diamine standard line is very cheap and has a broad range of colours so I have million of them 😁. But the samples are definitely better to start with and there are so many brands that I can't buy samples of.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

@@mellodi maybe it’s for the best (for our wallets) that it’s difficult to get. 🥲 What are some hard-to-find brands for you?

[@Papertalesp]

❤ Fellow ND! I enjoyed your video very much.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you so much! I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it 🥰🖋️

[@playthinksfuncreations1777]

Your parents pens the black one looks like a Shaeffer, look at the cap- it should tell you. The other one looks like a Parker.

[@johntoledo4438]

Yes, they appear to be a Sheaffer Targa and a Parker 45. They should probably simply need a good cleaning. If they do need repair the parts are readily available and it should be relatively simple.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Oh, thank you both so much for giving me some starting points on what brand/model to look up! The nibs seem pretty dirty, and my next step after identifying the models is looking up how to give them a thorough clean (in case there’s any special care I’d need to take with them being older ones that haven’t been used in decades) without damaging the pens. Wonder Pens recommended J Herbin inks for the Parker pen my dad gave me, so I’m hopeful I can safely use those inks for these pens as well, if I am able to use them in the future!

[@chameldoesart]

Pens start at 4:46

[@Beati3]

I could be wrong about this, but if your Melbourne breakfast tea doesn't taste as good, it might be to do with the water not being hot enough when you brew. In Australia our electric kettles are 240volts, while Canadian and US appliances only run at 120volts. This means your electric kettles never reach the boiling point of 100C . Black tea requires 100C water to brew properly. The answer would be to boil water on the stove for the tea, which you might already do. There are a lot of variables and you didn't give any details about your process. I hope you manage to work it out and enjoy your tea.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you for these tips! I haven't tried boiling water to make the black tea. I've been using an electric kettle at 202F (94C) so that may explain the discrepancy. I'm going to try boiling water on the stove tomorrow to see if that helps! Thank you!

[@Beati3]

@@LittleCocoStudio Three more things you could do, 1. Pre-heat your teapot - just swirl a bit of boiling water in it before adding your tea and toss that water out. 2. Steep for 3 minutes before serving or up to 5 if you like it really strong. 3. Use a tea cozy to keep your teapot warm as it draws. A tea towel or small towel will work if you don't have a tea cozy.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

@@Beati3 Thank you again for these tips! Today, I tried setting my kettle to 212F (100C) as I don't have a stovetop kettle or small pot. I also pre-heated my cup and steeped for 3+ minutes before adding milk. I noticed a big difference already! 🥹

[@siyanaba]

Best for the money with gold nib Pilot Elite 95s i bought 3.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

I just looked it up - what a gorgeous pen!! 😍 What job sized and colours did you get your three Pilot Elite 95s pens in? ☺️

[@siyanaba]

@@LittleCocoStudiofor precision i got one burgundy fine, and one burgundy medium and 1 black elite. I bought two abroad Japan, it’s cheaper and i like the Elite wording and i got 1 here in u.s. with just E word. The med are thicker than usual medium.

[@keithrezendes6913]

Beautiful pen cases

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you so much! I love them 🥰

[@boldschool6308]

Video starts from 4:40 🥲TML

[@barryporter6993]

I could not find the linkto the google form...writing frees your mind do do creative things. Writing with a fountain pen is how it should be done.....barry

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Hi Barry! thanks for taking the time to comment! In case you’re referring to the InCoWriMo form, that one is closed for this round. I may create one again in the future to send more letters out. :) I agree that writing helps to free my mind and I enjoy writing even more than I did before while using fountain pens! 🖋️

[@ColoringAddict]

The pens your parents gave you are Schaeffer (not sure about the model) and Parker 51.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you! 🥰 Do you have any tips or advice on cleaning these ones? My plan was to use my bulb syringe and plain water to start. I’m excited to research and learn more about these pens! 😍

[@ColoringAddict]

@@LittleCocoStudio That is a good start. If they're really gunky, you can get a pen cleaning solution from any pen store and add a few drops of that to the water. Parker 51 is a great pen by the way! At least this version is, newer ones aren't. Also, thanks for the ADHD video, I related so hard. I have crazy hyperfocus and a lot of shame around that. Good to know I'm not alone :)

[@talishajade3746]

Beautiful pens! Also the one on the right of your parents pens with the arrow clip looks like Parker 51. ❤

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you so much! 🥰 Yes, I think you may be right about the pen! 😍

[@marcusm359]

13:35 Pilot, however, is the more “western” Japanese nib compared to Platinum and Sailor. It’s a good middle ground.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Good to know, thank you! Would you say Platinum nibs are even finer than Sailor? I find the Sailor EF in my my PGS to be quite fine, so I can't imagine writing with something finer than that!

[@maco34576]

she just like me fr

[@francestenn7330]

Omg.. this is my life 😆

[@LittleCocoStudio]

😂😅

[@linusmedailleu3063]

Shaeffer imperial vakuum filler Great pen. The other look like a parker 51 also Great. Worth trying to ink up. Very dureble pens also.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you so much. I’m going to try cleaning it out soon and inking it up to see how it writes. 🤩

[@banjogray4358]

Your parent's pen is most likely a Parker 51.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thank you! I’ve since learned that the green one is a Parker 45! 😊

[@irenevalbuena6417]

I really dislike Kaweco Sports, I feel they are too small for my hands 😢 I love the Perkeo though, I kind of wish they had the Perkeo in all the colors of the Sport 🥹

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Ooh, I just looked up the Perkeo, and I agree. It would be so nice if they came in the same range of colours that they offer in the Sport.

[@irenevalbuena6417]

@@LittleCocoStudio Perkeos are much more comfortable in my opinion, I’ve always wanted one in the iridescent pearl style from the sport 🥰 but I guess I will have to keep dreaming. If you could have a Perkeo in a Sports style, which one would you choose? 🤩

[@LittleCocoStudio]

@@irenevalbuena6417 that iridescent pearl one is so pretty! I would probably choose the hickory brown or the apricot one! 🥹

[@irenevalbuena6417]

@@LittleCocoStudio those sound like awesome picks 🤩

[@thepofmeister]

That, is the girliest pen review / sharing session, I have ever seen / heard! Are you OK? Your choice of pens is very girly, too, But you are a girl so that is by and largely so. Fascinating Video.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Thanks! I am okay, and I’m glad you found my pen collection fascinating.